Party tip: Cheap tiki chic

Ocean State Job Lot on Rt. 50 has a deal that will not only light the path to your cabin in the woods but will keep the skeeters away too. 5′ bamboo citronella tiki torches are for sale for just $3.00 each; metal ones for $5.00. You have to buy the citronella fuel separately, but it too is a bargain at $3.70/gallon. I recently stocked up on both poles and juice — and almost impaled other Ocean State patrons as I wheeled them to the checkout.

Ocean State Job Lot is on Rt. 50 in Ballston Spa and in Crosstown Plaza in Schenectady.